The Strategy for Korea's Economic Success

Friday, October 30, 2015
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (Pacific)

Philippines Conference Room
Encina Hall, Third Floor, Central, C330
616 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305

Today, Korea is renowned for its remarkable economic growth and its globally-recognized companies that include Samsung, Hyundai and POSCO. Given that Korea was one of the world’s poorest countries a mere 50 years ago, many people call Korea’s rapid economic development “a miracle.” However, when Korea’s road to economic prosperity is analyzed, several key factors that led to this growth can be identified. Professor Moon will explain these fundamental factors and provide perspective on how Korea can sustain this growth going forward.

Hwy-Chang Moon is a visiting professor in the Korea Program for the 2015 academic year and is currently teaching a course on Korean economy and business through the Center for East Asian Studies at Stanford University. Moon is a professor at Seoul National University, where he also served as the Dean of Graduate School of International Studies. He has delivered special lectures at various institutions, and has consulted several multinational companies and governments (e.g., Malaysia, Dubai, Azerbaijan and the Guangdong Province of China).

Moon is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of International Business and Economy, and has published numerous articles and books on topics covering international business strategy, cross-cultural management and Economic Development in East Asia with a focus on South Korea.

Moon received a PhD from the University of Washington, and has previously taught at the University of Washington, University of the Pacific, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Helsinki School of Economics, Keio University, and Hitotsubashi University.

The Strategy for Korea's Economic Success

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